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pigeon

/ˈpɪdʒɪn/

CEFR level B1Topic NatureWord #1982 in the learning path

鸽子

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Definitions

n. A plump bird with short legs, commonly seen in cities

鸽子

Example

A grey pigeon landed on the bench beside me.

一只灰鸽子落在了我身旁的长椅上。

Urban pigeon populations often grow where food waste is abundant, highlighting the importance of effective rubbish collection.

城市里食物垃圾丰富的地方,鸽子数量往往会增加,这凸显了有效清运垃圾的重要性。

Collocations

  • a flock of pigeons
  • homing pigeon
  • feed the pigeons

Usage tip

注意拼写pigeon;同音词pidgin指洋泾浜语。

FAQ

What does pigeon mean?
A plump bird with short legs, commonly seen in cities
How is pigeon pronounced?
UK /ˈpɪdʒɪn/, US /ˈpɪdʒɪn/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.

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